Science Out Of The Box Ransom Myers Predicted the Future of Fish March 31, 2007 • Marine ecologist Ransom Myers died this past week, after a career highlighted by warnings of diminishing world fish stocks. His warnings often fell on deaf ears, but always proved right. Ransom Myers Predicted the Future of Fish Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9264815/9264816" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Antelope Squirrels and Muskrat Love in the Spring March 31, 2007 • Ted Williams of Audubon Magazine speaks about the antelope squirrel's survival tactics, and the courting calls of muskrats. Antelope Squirrels and Muskrat Love in the Spring Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9264821/9264824" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Storm Struck Southeastern Colorado in Recovery March 30, 2007 • It has been nearly three months since a blizzard dumped about four feet of snow on rural Southeastern Colorado, paralyzing towns there and stranding livestock. National Guard helicopters dropped loads of hay to starving cattle. But still, the state estimates that at least 10,000 farm animals died. Storm Struck Southeastern Colorado in Recovery Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9248780/9248781" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics States Take Lead in Funding Stem-Cell Research March 30, 2007 • Funding for biomedical research typically comes from the federal government. But federal restrictions on human embryonic stem-cell research have prompted several state governments to take matters into their own hands. States Take Lead in Funding Stem-Cell Research Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9244363/9244364" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Analysis Analysis Q&A: Embryonic Stem Cells: Exploding the Myths March 30, 2007 • When it comes to embryonic stem cells, you can find just about any opinion you like: They are an untapped elixir of life; they will lead to embryo "farms" where potential lives are snuffed out; they will cure all diseases; their potential is overhyped. Joe Palca looks at the facts and fictions behind stem-cell science.
Author Interviews Figuring 'The Physics of Basketball' March 30, 2007 • Can studying the laws of physics help you be a better basketball player? It might help you find the best angle for your jump shot. U.S. Naval Academy professor John Fontanella, author of The Physics of Basketball, offers his insights. Figuring 'The Physics of Basketball' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9243416/9243419" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Research News Dinosaur Extinction and the Rise of Mammals March 30, 2007 • The dinosaurs' demise has been linked to the rise of mammals, but a new study says the connection isn't so direct. Scientists have assembled a complete family tree for all existing mammals, and this "supertree" tells them how different groups were created and when they diverged. Dinosaur Extinction and the Rise of Mammals Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9243410/9243411" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment Climate Change and Climate Zones March 30, 2007 • A new study looks at climate projections and concludes that as Earth warms, some of the world's climate zones will disappear and new ones — never before seen — will appear. Climate Change and Climate Zones Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9243405/9243408" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Research News The Mystery of Saturn's Hexagon March 30, 2007 • A hexagon-shaped feature in the planet Saturn's gassy atmosphere has some scientists scratching their heads. The Mystery of Saturn's Hexagon Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9243421/9243422" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Alarm Over Missing Bees Prompts House Hearing March 29, 2007 • The disappearance of bee colonies across North America, which endangers the pollination of fruits and vegetables, prompts a hearing by the House agriculture panel. Alarmed beekeepers, farmers and scientists voiced their concerns at the hearing. Alarm Over Missing Bees Prompts House Hearing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9213661/9213662" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment Rewrite Would Weaken Endangered Species Act March 28, 2007 • The Bush administration has been losing many Endangered Species Act cases in court. Now, it's in the midst of a major rewrite of the rules behind the landmark law — in part to make it harder for environmental groups to successfully sue the administration. Rewrite Would Weaken Endangered Species Act Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9190010/9190013" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National A Device to Send Hail Back to the Heavens March 28, 2007 • In California's Central Valley, where most of the nation's peaches, plums and almonds grow, orchards are filled with blooms and tender baby fruit. But sometimes, spring hailstorms can destroy the fruit. So farmers are looking for ways to protect their crops. A Device to Send Hail Back to the Heavens Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9189996/9189997" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment Study: 634 Million People at Risk from Rising Seas March 28, 2007 • A new study shows that 634 million people live in coastal areas that are only 10 meters above sea level. These populations — one-tenth of the global population — are at greatest risk from sea-related impacts of climate change. Study: 634 Million People at Risk from Rising Seas Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9162438/9167727" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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New Study Could Change Approach to Heart Health March 28, 2007 • Earlier this week, a new study found that a healthy lifestyle and drug treatment could be just as good at preventing heart attacks as angioplasty and the insertion of stents. Dr. Steve Nissen, president of the American College of Cardiology, takes listener questions about the study and the best options to treat clogged arteries. New Study Could Change Approach to Heart Health Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9185920/9185921" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment Warming Arctic Boosts Snow Geese Flocks March 27, 2007 • Snow geese from the warming Arctic are showing up in droves in the Pacific Northwest. While a decade of milder weather has flocks flourishing, farmers say the birds, which are devouring pasture grass and crops, are a menace. Warming Arctic Boosts Snow Geese Flocks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9097817/9154605" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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